From large electrical companies like LG&E and Kentucky Utilities to small electric coops in surrounding counties, they're setting records for usage of electricity and gas.

If those numbers don't come down, it could literally cost all of us.

"We're seeing record usage across the board for electric and gas," said Natasha Collins with LG&E.

LG&E and KU serve more than one million customers in Louisville and surrounding counties and it's set a new all time winter energy record.

LG&E peaked at over 7,000 megawatts. The previous all time record stood at just over 6,500 megawatts set in 2009. KU also broke its all time record by over 400 megawatts of power and it's not just LG&E and KU.

"We provide energy to more farm land and more rural ares like that," said Candi Waford with Shelby Energy Cooperative.

For smaller electrical coops like Shelby Energy Cooperative in Shelbyville, it's the same plea.

"We just want to try and alleviate the extra usage as much as we can," said Waford.

An overtaxed energy station and power grid can mean extreme cost to keep power up to demand locally and nationally. But just a few simple tips can help.

"Just dial back the thermostat a little bit, especially if you're going to be gone up to four hours or more," said Collins.

Make sure vents aren't blocked so heat can circulate well and do larger loads of dishes or laundry instead of several small ones.

While LG&E, KU and other coops are meeting increased demand, conservation can keep costs down for everyone.

"Button up your house. The sealing is really important to do and insulation is important too. And just turn off lights, throw on an extra sweater or turn the temperature down a couple of degrees," said Waford.

The National Power Grid Company that serves more than 61 million people in 13 states, including Indiana and Kentucky, is asking that people try to conserve energy from 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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